theartsylens

  I’ve always had a fondness for nature and the great outdoors, so it’s only natural that my photographic interests have moved in that direction.  Furthermore, if there is 1 aspect of nature that just seems to grab my attention and draw me in for a closer look, it is flowers. There is just something about the natural beauty of a flower, the wide variety of colours, shapes, and patterns that provides interest to the landscape. Whether growing wild in a field or prairie, in the back yard or deep in the forest, flowers are all around to showcase the beauty of the natural world. Flowers are the subjects that lend themselves quite well to being photographed.    This much is evident when you look at the numerous photos of flowers posted daily on social media and photo sharing sites.    However, not every flower photographs are treated equal.    As with any type of photography, there are general rules and guidelines, and tips and tricks to make the bes...

  There exist very few things in life that excite you and makes you forget all your worries and tensions. You get so absorbed into its thrill that you wouldn’t want to be anywhere else but there. For some people, it may be dancing, singing, painting or even just scrolling down on their mobile screens. For me, that is photography . It makes me feel refreshed and alive! I consider myself an  enthusiastic amateur  photographer. I don’t aspire to becoming a professional photographer in any way, it’s just not for me. However, what I  do  aspire to is taking great travel and holiday photos to look back on. Some years back my parents bought a DSLR camera for me so that I could take better holiday photos! Me and my family lugged that thing around, snapped and snapped and snapped, but were generally disappointed in what we got. So, we put it in the cupboard and forgot about it. What a waste of money! In 2017, I stumbled across the camera while looking for somethin...

 Photos are one of the best ways we capture memories, tell stories, and share life’s joy. Whether you meet your friends after a long time and are looking for ways to capture the best photos possible of the time or you’re planning a trip to an exotic location with plenty of photo opportunities – there’s many different reasons to pick up photography. But if you’re new to DSLRs or not quite used to your smart phone camera then your camera can feel a little intimidating. If so, we’ll help you figure out the camera and photography basics. Camera Features You Need To Know • Viewfinder : You can use the viewfinder to help strategize the composition of your photo. • Focus: Most cameras come with auto focus, but you should also figure out how to change this setting to manual once you get comfortable with other photography basics. • Color Balance: Adjust your color balance settings depending on the lighting to help make sure your photos don’t come out in undesired colors. • Aperture: Adju...